In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (
Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (
Nokian). Generally,
Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than
Nokian (60%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 67% of the Nokian WR Snowproof P. The first tyre test of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 was done in 2020, compared to 2021 when was the Nokian WR Snowproof P first tested. Important for this comparison is also the
ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the
PILOT ALPIN 5 and the
WR Snowproof P were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 63% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Nokian WR Snowproof P also have B wet ratings. We also know where
PILOT ALPIN 5 is made - France.